Air Tanzania Takes Delivery of First Boeing 767-300 Freighter

Dark/Light Mode (08/06/23)  Air Tanzania has taken delivery of the airline's first Boeing 767-300 Freighter.

The 767-300 Freighter is capable of flying 3,255 nautical miles with a revenue payload of more than 52 tonnes.

The aircraft will provide the Dar es Salaam-based airline with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country's growing cargo market.

Air Tanzania currently operates commercial services across Africa and to destinations in Asia with a fleet that includes two 787-8 Dreamliners, four A220-300s and three Dash 8 - Q400s.

Air Tanzania Cargo Boeing 767F

"We are thrilled to welcome the 767-300 Boeing Freighter to our fleet. The 767 will cater to the growing cargo demand which was previously carried by passenger airplanes," said Eng. Ladislaus Matindi, Air Tanzania's Managing Director. "The 767 will enable Air Tanzania to support a journey towards a more sustainable future and time critical cargo schedules across Africa and beyond. We are looking forward to expanding our imports and exports industry that require timely delivery. The arrival of the airplane will open opportunities for global businesses to transport commercial cargo goods to various parts of the world, which will boost national economic growth."

The delivery marks the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier.

"The 767 Freighter will enable Air Tanzania to significantly grow its existing operations with greater efficiency and flexibility across its network," said Anbessie Yitbarek, vice president, Africa Sales and Marketing, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Air Tanzania's cargo customers now have far more options as the airline boosts freight connectivity between Africa, Europe, the Middle East and Asia."

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